Need practical, actionable strategies to reach people more effectively? Our popular “50 Ways” series provides tips for building strength in areas of ministry that are vital to church growth.| Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Lovett H. Weems Jr. says incoming pastors tend to see everything through the lens of their own experience, vision, and interests, rather than learning how things got to be the way they are. Good leadership is always about the group, not the leader, says Weems. So it's important for new pastors to take time to| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
If you're a pastor about to embark ministry in a new setting, follow these 50 tips to ensure a smooth pastoral transition.| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
Sidney Williams writes that a top priority for a new pastor needs to be listening to the stories of congregants to discern needs, learn who the leaders are, and build community. The importance of spending time listening, sharing, laughing, and crying together cannot be overstated. This article was originally published on June 10, 2020. The| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
Delivered every Wednesday, our free e-newsletter Leading Ideas offers articles by thoughtful, cutting-edge leaders on subjects you care about — navigating change, reaching younger people, financing your ministry, communicating effectively — to help you be the leader God is calling you to be. The Lewis Center is committed to helping congregations and denominations thrive and grow by providing ideas, research, resources, and training for vital and fruitful leadership. Through Leading Ideas,...| Lewis Center for Church Leadership
